Salem Classical Fencing

Our salle d'armes

Our salle opened on May 25, 2004 as a result of the Salem Family YMCA fencing program outgrowing the space available to it. After a great deal of thought, planning, and research, we decided it was time to divide and multiply, and our studio is the proud result. (SCF is not affiliated with the Salem Family YMCA.) We currently have more than 140 fencers.

Salem Classical Fencing's salle d'armes is located in what was originally a lumber sales building at the corner of Belmont and Liberty in Salem's north downtown area. Our 140-year-old building has more than 2,000 square feet of high-ceilinged light and airy space devoted to the study of fencing, with another 1500 quare feet of office space, dressing rooms, additional classroom space, and overflow fencing areas.

The main salle has a custom-built suspended maple floor that your feet and knees will really appreciate.

Our somewhat spartan facilities also include men's and women's dressing rooms, a refrigerator/freezer, cold (and hot!) bottled water, restrooms, and plenty of off-street parking.

Our salle is the only single-purpose fencing studio in the Willamette Valley. It is one of the very few dedicated fencing spaces in Oregon outside of Portland (most fencing clubs rent space by the hour at a local school or community center). We maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, emphasizing respect, honor, and chivalry as we continually improve ourselves and our fencing. And we have a lot of fun!

Come see us!

The Staff
The Salle d'Armes
The Organization

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Salem Classical Fencing is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization
incorporated in the State of Oregon in order to teach fencing to anyone who wishes to learn,
thereby promoting community and both physical and mental fitness
in people of all ages, abilities, genders, races, and socio-economic levels.